Season 38 / Episode 21
Ben Affleck
May 18, 2013 · Musical guest: Kanye West
Running order
The show.
- 01
Politics Nation
3 cast members
Bill Hader
Michael Cover
Jason Sudeikis
as Dana Milbank
Kenan Thompson
as Al Sharpton
Cold open - 02
Monologue
1 cast member
Bobby Moynihan
As self
Monologue - 03
HBO First Look: Bengo F#*@ Yourself
6 cast members
Bill Hader
executive / translator
Bobby Moynihan
Amir Tehrani
Fred Armisen
as Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Nasim Pedrad
translator
Taran Killam
announcer
Vanessa Bayer
secretary
Live sketch - 04
Xanax for Gay Summer Weddings
9 cast members
Aidy Bryant
bride
Bill Hader
guy
Bobby Moynihan
guy
Cecily Strong
girl
Jason Sudeikis
Keith Carden
Kate McKinnon
bride
Nasim Pedrad
announcer
Taran Killam
William Donnelly
Vanessa Bayer
girl
Pre-tape - 05
Depression Scene
2 cast members
Bill Hader
Edward Bean
Kate McKinnon
hooker
Live sketch - 06
Gay Camp
6 cast members
Aidy Bryant
kid
Bobby Moynihan
kid
Jay Pharoah
Rico
Kenan Thompson
kid
Taran Killam
Mike
Vanessa Bayer
Diedre
Live sketch - 07
"Black Skinhead"
Musical performance - 08
Weekend Update
- At the deskAmy Poehler returns for Really?!? with Seth and Amy
- At the deskStefon says goodbye to Weekend Update
- At the deskRecurring Weekend Update characters attend Stefon’s wedding
10 cast members
Bill Hader
Stefon
Bobby Moynihan
Drunk Uncle
Cecily Strong
The Girl You Wish You Hadn't Started A Conversation With At A Party
Fred Armisen
as David Paterson
Jason Sudeikis
The Devil
Kate McKinnon
as Ann Romney
Kenan Thompson
Jean K. Jean
Nasim Pedrad
as Arianna Huffington
Seth Meyers
Anchor
Vanessa Bayer
Jacob
Weekend Update - 09
Greg's Funeral
7 cast members
Cecily Strong
Helen
Jason Sudeikis
eulogist
Jay Pharoah
mourner
Kate McKinnon
Becky
Nasim Pedrad
mother
Taran Killam
son
Tim Robinson
Jim
Live sketch - 10
Hermès Handbags
2 cast members
Cecily Strong
model
Vanessa Bayer
Brecky
Live sketch - 11
"New Slaves"
Musical performance - 12
Cop Family
8 cast members
Bill Hader
Kirk
Bobby Moynihan
grandpa
Fred Armisen
Shauna
Jason Sudeikis
Mikey
Kate McKinnon
mother
Nasim Pedrad
Shauna
Taran Killam
brother
Tim Robinson
Jake
Live sketch - 13
Top of the Pops
4 cast members
Bill Hader
Derek Gash
Fred Armisen
Ian Rubbish
Jason Sudeikis
drummer
Taran Killam
Keith Grimshaw
Live sketch - 14
Goodnights
Goodnights
Notable moments.
Fred Armisen closes the season with a musical farewell
Armisen led Top of the Pops with guest musicians including Carrie Brownstein, Aimee Mann, J. Mascis and Michael Penn.
Source ↗Four cast members make their final regular appearances
Fred Armisen, Bill Hader, Jason Sudeikis and Tim Robinson ended their cast tenures with the finale.
Source ↗14 credited cast members
Episode cast index.
Open a running-order credit to see roles and impressions.
- Bill Hader7 segments
- Bobby Moynihan6 segments
- Jason Sudeikis6 segments
- Taran Killam6 segments
- Kate McKinnon5 segments
- Nasim Pedrad5 segments
- Vanessa Bayer5 segments
- Cecily Strong4 segments
- Fred Armisen4 segments
- Kenan Thompson3 segments
- Aidy Bryant2 segments
- Jay Pharoah2 segments
- Tim Robinson2 segments
- Seth Meyers1 segment
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